Why do all audio forums on the internet seem "dead" ?

I think devil boy is on to something.  

For those interested in learning useful things about good sound. I'd recommend pretty much ignoring posts by geoffkait better known as mister machina dynamica.  

$3000 for a preamp? You really think that’s an exorbitant price? Geez, that how much high end preamps like the Berning preamp were when I first got into high end audio. And that was 35 years ago. Hel-loo! Wake up and smell the coffee! You know, if you're a skier and you're used to skiing all the cheap resorts, you know the ones I'm taking about, Hey, you really owe it to yourself to ski Aspen at least once in your life. 

Mapman, you have how many posts?! Whaaaat? That's priceless!

cheers

Personally, I've noticed a loss of interest (in music/audio) when dwelling in the sober, utilitarian, "survival brain" mode of existence. I find it hard to justify spending time to "just listen" to music (I do enjoy music in the background when doing other things).
Personally, I'm looking forward to returning to "Neverland" (THCville) where there is always enough time and always a fresh perspective.
I wish this were a natural function (downshifting your mind) but, try as I may, is only (easily and safely) possible via THC.
I've been "away" for over 35 years but will resume as soon as it's legal.
Can't wait to hear my system under the "right circumstances"!

P.S. I think headphone use is going to give us an entire generation of premature deafness.